There are 6 ways to get from Catania to Vienna by plane, train, ferry, bus, night bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Catania (CTA) to Vienna (VIE)
5 alternative options
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestre
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
Bus
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Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina to Vienna Main train station
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Catania to Bielsko-Biala
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Take the night bus from Bielsko-Biała, Dworzec Autobusowy to Vienna Central Station
Train, night train
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Termini
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Take the night train from Roma Termini to Wien Hbf
Drive, ferry
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Drive from Catania to Messina Marittima
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Vienna
Catania to Vienna by train, walk and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Vienna is to fly which costs €18 - €110 and takes 2h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Vienna is to fly which costs €18 - €110 and takes 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Vienna Main train station via Rome Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Wien Hbf via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
The distance between Catania and Vienna is 1196 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Vienna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 25m and costs €150 - €380.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Catania to Vienna, including transfers.
Catania to Vienna bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.
Catania to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Vienna is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs €18 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 28h 25m.

- Distance: 1196.3 km
- Duration: 2h 31m
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines, Ryanair and two other airlines fly from Catania to Vienna every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Vienna via Rome Tiburtina in around 28h 25m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140
Flights from Catania to Vienna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140
Flights from Catania to Vienna via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140
Flights from Catania to Vienna via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140
Flights from Catania to Vienna via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140
Flights from Catania to Vienna via Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140
Flights from Catania to Vienna via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €140

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Catania to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €500

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Catania to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €210

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Catania Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €65

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €220
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €75 - €110
- Base Standard
- €120 - €170
- Base Premium
- €150 - €220

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- Nightjet

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €45
- Website
- Itabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Bielsko-Biała, Dworzec Autobusowy to Vienna Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Rome Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Vienna Main train station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- RegioJet

- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Catania to Bielsko-Biala
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl

- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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The quickest flight from Catania Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Catania to Vienna bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Vienna Main train station.
Catania to Vienna train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air and Ryanair offer flights from Catania Airport to Vienna Airport.
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